CPSNA Sustainability Sr. Manager

The Coca-Cola Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a CPSNA Sustainability Manager to drive site sustainability and environment strategy across Atlanta Beverage Base Plant, Caribbean Refrescos, and CPSNA CDC leaders. You will implement processes, programs, metrics, and technologies to deliver performance results and ensure regulatory and TCCC compliance.

You will lead environmental programs, benchmark best practices, and influence change across functions with a focus on water stewardship, decarbonization, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Environment/sustainability with team leadership.
• Outstanding communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Project management knowledge and experience.
• ISO 14001, AWS, and carbon footprint knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve the site environmental management system to satisfy ISO 14001 and AWS standards.
• Develop annual sustainability program in collaboration with plant functions and track rollout.
• Lead and deliver environmental training for associates and contractors.
• Measure site environmental performance and report to leadership for ESG disclosures.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure readiness for ISO and GAO audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Environment or relevant technical area

Job description

Position Overview

As a key member of the QSE Team, the CPSNA Sustainability Manager will drive the site sustainability and environment strategy with Atlanta Beverage Base Plant, Caribbean Refrescos and CPSNA CDC leaders and key focus areas to improve sustainability performance, have the right priorities, expertise and initiatives to achieve CPSNA sustainability vision as well as ensure compliance to regulatory and TCCC requirements. This will include the implementation of needed processes, programs, metrics, and technologies to deliver performance results.

Position Overview

As a key member of the QSE Team, the CPSNA Sustainability Manager will drive the site sustainability and environment strategy with Atlanta Beverage Base Plant, Caribbean Refrescos and CPSNA CDC leaders and key focus areas to improve sustainability performance, have the right priorities, expertise and initiatives to achieve CPSNA sustainability vision as well as ensure compliance to regulatory and TCCC requirements. This will include the implementation of needed processes, programs, metrics, and technologies to deliver performance results.

Lead, coordinate and implement the Environmental programs in compliance with regulations and corporate requirements. Provides advice, guidance and management on all matters relating to environment.

This leader will benchmark internally and externally, leverage best-in-class systems and processes for system integration, collaborate across functions, be result oriented, be a self-starter and creative, have constructive curiosity, and will bring innovative solutions to the table, knowing that “one size does not fit all.” Should be proficient in influencing and driving change through engagement with all levels of the organization.

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities

• Continuously improve the site environmental management system to satisfy ISO 14001 standard, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), and ISO 50001 if applicable:
• Review and update frequently risk assessment
• Assure regulatory and KORE compliance assessment and drive robust action plan.
• Develop annual sustainability program in collaboration with other plant functions, track its roll out as planned
• Support robust change management program
• Lead and/or deliver general training to new associates, contractors and/or temporary personnel and technical trainings to assure capabilities are developed within the organization.
• Measure site environmental performance and ensure appropriate reporting to leadership aligned with ESG reporting requirements. Analyze trends and use them to drive relevant strategies and for predictive analysis. Ensure sustainability data are reported accurately and timely.
• Perform internal audit program to keep improving the system and ensure site audit readiness for ISO, GAO audits…
• Ensure appropriate site preparedness to respond to any environmental issue. Investigate any situation and ensure appropriate action plan is implemented to learn and improve.
• Drive sustainable management of resources aligned with CPS 2030 strategy, including energy, water, and packaging in alignment with our TCCC World Without Waste vision:
• Build a roadmap for water management based on project pipeline and associated CAPEX plan for water reduction, replenish project to drive water regeneration and meet AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship) principles.
• Support site strategies to drive decarbonization of our supply chain to reduce energy usage of the site; develop renewable strategy to move to green energy and support efforts in decarbonization of scope 3 emissions related to transport, packaging and ingredients.
• Actively contribute, provide subject matter expertise to the global Environment Network to develop and implement local and global policies and CPS guidelines related to the environment.
• Provide engineering design and maintenance input and support for all facility processes to ensure that they are sustainable by design.
• Maintain open communication and relationships within all level of the organization including other CPS location sustainability colleagues, CPS QSE Leadership Team, external government agencies and key stakeholders (maintenance, engineering, operations, procurement, transport and logistic teams, packaging expert and local suppliers
• Ensure proper management of waste including wastewater compliance, hazardous waste management, and waste recovery.

Functional Expertise

ISO 14001, PAS2060, Water Stewardship program (AWS standard), regulations, Environmental KORE requirements, Green House Gas protocol, SBT, carbon footprint, water stewardship, engineering design, renewable energy technologies, packaging design, waste management, internal audit skills, problem-solving skills, creativity, and critical thinking…

Management Expertise

Strong experience in technical team role collaborating and managing teamwork, good communication and presentation skills for all personnel levels. Ability to interact with cultural differences in global regions.

Education Requirements & Related Work Experience

• Bachelor’s/master's degree, in Environment or relevant technical area,
• 7+ years in Environment/sustainability experience, with preference in managing teams.
• Outstanding communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Project management knowledge and experience.